Language in America - 1996 Cong. Official English Proposals
Current Issues
- Presidential Candidates' Positions
- 1996 Cong. Official English Proposals
- States With Official English
- Voter Support
- The Fragmentation of Canada
- Bilingual Ballots
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education
- Puerto Rican Statehood
- English and Citizenship
- English on the Job
Background
Information
- English as the Official Language
- Is Official English Discriminatory?
- History of English as America's Language
H.R. 123:
Chief Sponsor: Bill
Emerson
197 Co-sponsors
Declares English the official language of the federal
government. Imposes an affirmative obligation on the
federal government to preserve and enhance the role of
English as the official language. Requires the federal
government to conduct its business in English. Prohibits
anyone from being denied government services because he
or she communicates in English.
S. 356:
Chief Sponsor: Richard
Shelby
22 Co-sponsors
Senate companion to H.R. 123.
H.R. 739:
Chief Sponsor: Toby Roth
100 Co-sponsors
Declares English the official language of the federal
government, and requires federal government to use
English. Requires Immigration and Naturalization Service
to conduct naturalization ceremonies in English and to
enforce English language proficiency standards for
naturalization. Repeals Bilingual Education Act and
bilingual ballot provisions. Provides private right of
action for redress of injuries.
